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Castle in Gniew

ul. Zamkowa 3, 83-140 Gniew, woj. pomorskie

  • Monuments & Culture
  • Castles

Castle in Gniew

Location and surroundings

The castle rises in Gniew on the Vistula (Pomeranian Voivodeship), at ul. Zamkowa 3, between Grudziądz and Gdańsk. It is one of the best-preserved Gothic Teutonic castles in Poland.

History

The castle was built as a stronghold of the Teutonic Order, the seat of a commander, on the left bank of the Vistula. It served defensive and administrative functions. After the Teutonic period it came under Polish rule. Today it is a museum branch and a venue for historical re-enactments.

What to see

Gothic interiors and courtyard, historical exhibitions; visits take place with a guide.

Who is it for

For lovers of Teutonic history and re-enactments.

Practical information

Visiting

  • Visits with a guide only (approx. 1.5 hours)
  • Prior telephone reservation is recommended

Seasonality and hours

Hours and entries depend on the season (e.g. 19 VI-31 VIII Tue.-Fri. from 11:00, Sat.-Sun. from 10:00).

Getting there

The site is on the Vistula in Gniew, by road no. 91; access by car.

Contact

  • Tel. 734 155 230
  • Website: zamek-gniew.pl
Cost: Bilet normalny 15 zł / ulgowy 10 zł Visit duration: approx. 1.5 hours Seasonality: Open all year; hours and entries depend on the season Opening hours: Zwiedzanie z przewodnikiem o wyznaczonych godzinach (sezonowo, np. lato wt.-pt. od 11:00, sob.-nd. od 10:00)

Sposób dojazdu

  • Kamper / samochód

Kontakt

Source: https://www.zamek-gniew.pl/en ; https://pomorskie.travel/en/punkty-poi/muzeum-w-gniewie/ ; https://zabytek.pl/en/obiekty/gniew-zespol-zamkowy